Cenostigma microphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Table of Contents
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
1409202
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart. ex G.Don) Gagnon & G.P.Lewis
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys71: 89 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421667
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Cenostigma microphyllum (also called 'Small-leaved Cenostigma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is an erect shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall, with small, ovate leaves and small, white, four-petaled flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cenostigma microphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cenostigma microphyllum are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Cenostigma microphyllum is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Cenostigma microphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cenostigma microphyllum?
Cenostigma microphyllum
What is the common name of Cenostigma microphyllum?
Small-leaved cenostigma
Where is Cenostigma microphyllum found?
It is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil
Species in the Cenostigma genus
Cenostigma tocantinum, Cenostigma macrophyllum, Cenostigma bracteosum, Cenostigma eriostachys, Cenostigma gaumeri, Cenostigma laxiflorum, Cenostigma marginatum, Cenostigma myabense, Cenostigma pellucidum, Cenostigma pluviosum, Cenostigma pinnatum, Cenostigma pyramidale, Cenostigma nordestinum, Cenostigma microphyllum, Cenostigma diversifolium,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Edeline Gagnon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158078-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cenostigma microphyllum (Mart. ex G.Don) Gagnon & G.P.Lewis: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.